Week Six JackPedersenDESMA 9
The answer of whether life can be art is a straight forward answer for me. One who deeply cares about art and the things that it can bring to one's life is undeniable. They will find life and all of the manifestations for it to be artistic in shapes and forms. With that, Biotechnology has the ability to have this negative connotation on not only the environment but the landscape around that. At times, we're able to have these amazing things that we can create, but at certain times they can get out of hand. From Nature.com they say "The extensive use of chemical fertilizers poses serious collateral problems such as environmental pollution, pest resistance development and food safety decline." The extent of these chemicals can create a huge issue for people all around and lead to bigger issues than just the food decline. Biotechnology can bring a connection between the art and science. It can offer a distinct arsenal for the interaction of scientific method and ideas. Genetic engineering, tissue engineering and other biotechnological ideas can be included by the artists into their each unique pieces of art. Traditional distinctions between science and art are at question when there is new disciplinary approaches. This also is able to create these new and different avenues for these artists to take on new expressions. With the BioTech, the artists address the ethical and the societal problems that are present in the work. The art creates an encouragement for the viewers to further think about the effects that it can have on everyday life.
from : https://www.thoughtco.com/societal-concerns-with-biotech-3973289
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Hi Jack! Thanks for your post and your insights. The integration of biotechnology and art definitely presents a lot of questions. While biotechnology can have negative implications, such as environmental pollution and food safety decline, it also offers artists a distinct arsenal for exploring scientific ideas. This fusion challenges traditional distinctions and allows for new avenues of expression, and I thought that your post was a nice representation of both sides. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteHi Jack - really enjoyed reading your post. I found the discussions this week about the intersection of biotech and art to be incredibly fascinating and probably the most interesting topic yet during this course. Interesting to think about how incredible the benefits of biotechnology can be - while also followed by negatives to environmental and societal health. There are so many ways for artists to express art, and utilizing the medium of biotechnology, such as agar, is great!
ReplyDeleteHi Jack!! I agree that life can also be viewed as art. Biotechnology, despite its potential negative impacts on the environment and food safety, is an important field. A prime example I immediately think of is nitrogen fixation(Haber Bosch Process)– which has allowed the world population to continue to exponentially grow (without the discovery the world population would be probably close to half ~4 Billion). Another good point you brought up is that artists can integrate genetic engineering, tissue engineering, and other biotechnological concepts into unique creations. Making biotech-inspired art a platform for addressing ethical and societal issues. Forcing people to contemplate the effects of biotech in everyday life. These are important conversations that will guide regulations on the field.
ReplyDeleteHi jack, thanks for sharing. I think you have a unique perspective on the relationship between art and life in your essay. I strongly agree with you that art can indeed be represented in all aspects of life and that biotechnology, as a means of science, can offer completely new possibilities for art. Good job!
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